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Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review.
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Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Description:
The AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is the ultimate high power zoom boasting the world’s greatest zoom ratio of 13.9X, a milestone that Tamron, the pioneer of high power zoom lenses, has achieved by commanding its technologies to further expand the capabilities of high power zoom lenses.To prevent the lens from becoming bulky, the design concept of the AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XI Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (Model A14), a popular lens among the world’s digital SLR users since it is the ideal high power zoom lens, was the basis for this new lens that features an expanded focal length to 250mm at its tele-end. With the new AF18-250mm zoom lens that provides enhanced image quality, Tamron has achieved an astounding 13.9X zoom power, the world’s greatest in the class of zoom lenses; yet the increase in size is confined to a mere 0.2mm more in its maximum diameter and just 0.6mm in overall length, in a lens that offers a 388mm ultra telephoto focal length (diagonal angle of view of 6? 23′) when converted to the 35mm film format.
- Brand: Tamron
- Model: AF018N-700
- Released on: 2007-01-15
- Dimensions: 2.90″ h x 2.90″ w x 3.30″ l, .93 pounds
Features
- Advanced Optical Design
- Internal Surface Coating to Reduce Ghosting and Flare
- Zoom Lock Mechanism
- Di-II Series Design
Customer Reviews:
All I expected and more
I’ve had this lens for about 3 months and it has been even more satisfactory than expected (and I ordered before it had been reviewed). I wanted a reasonable quality, small, lightweight “walk around” lens, at a reasonable price, and it has been great for me. As an amateur photographer and using a Nikon D50 SLR, my acceptance level may be limited, and someday I may want better glass. But for now I am very very happy. After receiving it and using it for a while, a very positive review appeared in Popular Photography magazine.
Awesome lens (See update below)
Previously I owned 18-55 and 55-200 (kit lenses) that came with my Nikon D50. After an year of switching them again an again,I started to look at reasonably price long range (“vacational”)lens. The Nikon 18-200 VR looked so good, but price tag was way over my budget. Two weeks ago, I saw review of Tamron 18-250 lens as being #1 zoom lens for D-SLR. I immediately looked at tons of reviews and soon I understood that this is what I was looking for. Immediately two D50′s lenses went on e-Bay and I purchased this lens. After one day of continues usage (about 200 photos), I was amazed with color saturation, sharpness, and quality of the lens. I am not a professional photographer but for my purpose (serious home photographer) this lens is simply AWESOME.
UPDATE (3 stars). After 10 days of use, I found this lens has limitations. I was unable to get sharp, clean action photos of my son. Previous 55-200 lens was able to stop the action. As much as about 50/50 of my shots are actions related, I couldn’t accept this lens. I sent it back (Buydig.com offer 15 days money back – 10%) for refund. Looking for replacement high zoom lens (more than 200 mm) at reasonable price.
CAREFUL! There are two Nikon versions of this lens
Apparently, this lens is available in two versions for the Nikon. The AF018N-700 does NOT have a built in motor for AF. The AF018NII-700, does. If you want AF and your camera does not have an AF motor in the body, make sure you get the lens with the motor. Reading through the reviews on this page, it seems that people are reviewing the two different lenses here, thus the confusion. This lens does not have a motor. The AF works fine with my D300, but not with my D3000.
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